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greentreebluesea · Today, 11:35 AM

Hello,

I am new to the forum. I currently wear a Sub Date 116610ln and the Air King 116900.

I recently tried on a new black dial SS Daytona. It an amazing looking watch in person. It's my on my wish list now.

Does anyone know what is the chances and what it actually takes to get one from an AD? I don't see myself buying one on the grey market for awhile, and wanted to know if it was even attainable. How long it usually takes and how much average you would have to spend?

Thanks in advance.

Ichiran · Today, 12:24 PM

Yes I got mine from my AD. I have been best friend forever with my AD for years.

Zach69SS · Today, 12:41 PM

Depends on your spend history, AD relationship and luck.
Some wait 8 years, some 8 months, Some still waiting……

Your location and market also come into play.

Daytona’s are hard together in any configuration..

Happy Hunting,

Wingman244 · Today, 12:43 PM

No, lot’s of people say they get them from an AD - my AD never has anything in stock. Go grey - great service, get it tomorrow. Although you will pay market prices. On the bright side I just purchased a Root Beer for basically retail yesterday via grey.

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4reRlxGuy · Today, 01:44 PM

Being in LA doesn't help your odds. Know many people with a 6 figure spend history who waited years before getting one.

train-time · Today, 02:28 PM

There is a reason that they are going for twice retail in the secondary market. That has actually come down quite a bit from a couple of years ago.

I had this very conversation with the manager at my AD. His answer was some where around $250k in spend to get one at retail. And that's in jewelry, not watches which have the smallest margin in the store.

Mr. Superlative · Today, 02:34 PM

Yes it is obtainable. But the likelihood of getting one is low, as per the advice shared above.

Bxtek · Today, 03:14 PM

Welcome to TRF! People posting so far have pretty much summed it up. Definitely a slim and none situation, unless you have a big spend history. Doesn't hurt to ask your AD to put you on the "list", but obviously don't bank on it. I would start comparing and shopping on the grey market. If the older 116 version interests you, I believe they sell for a little less than the new 126 model.

Halifax Daytona UK · Today, 04:18 PM

$200k spend as a minimum, just buy grey

Akacoke · Today, 04:38 PM

It happens extremely rarely. But for normal peasants, It's next to impossible.

joli160 · Today, 06:13 PM

Zero chance.

Ask yourself why would anyone give you 15K ?
Rolex AD’s are not known to be philanthropist.

padi56 · Today, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Halifax Daytona UK

$200k spend as a minimum, just buy grey

And thats exactly what is wrong with Rolex watches today some have been brainwashed into thinking you must have this AD relationship stuff and spend a zillion before you can buy certain watches. Ask yourself this does these so called VIP customers buy then sell to the grey market. As on the grey market most all of these hard to get Rolex watches are available at crazy price to those willing to pay, simply because now to many Rolex watches have become just ££$$ objects

travisb · Today, 08:02 PM

It's doable if you have a good relationship with your AD.
As a walk-in, chances are slim to none but closer to none.

Today, 11:35 AM	#1
greentreebluesea "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2024 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2	Is SS Daytona obtainable msrp? (Sorry for the newbie question) Hello, I am new to the forum. I currently wear a Sub Date 116610ln and the Air King 116900. I recently tried on a new black dial SS Daytona. It an amazing looking watch in person. It's my on my wish list now. Does anyone know what is the chances and what it actually takes to get one from an AD? I don't see myself buying one on the grey market for awhile, and wanted to know if it was even attainable. How long it usually takes and how much average you would have to spend? Thanks in advance.

Today, 04:18 PM	#9
Halifax Daytona UK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: North England Posts: 454	$200k spend as a minimum, just buy grey __________________ Owner of a 116520 White APH dial a black dial 126500 Daytona and a 2021 Black no date Sub

Today, 04:38 PM	#10
Akacoke "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Z Location: Bay area Watch: A few Posts: 449	It happens extremely rarely. But for normal peasants, It's next to impossible. __________________

Today, 06:13 PM	#11
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,720	Zero chance. Ask yourself why would anyone give you 15K ? Rolex AD’s are not known to be philanthropist. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

Today, 12:24 PM	#2
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,108	Yes I got mine from my AD. I have been best friend forever with my AD for years.

Today, 12:41 PM	#3
Zach69SS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Sector 001 Posts: 585	Depends on your spend history, AD relationship and luck. Some wait 8 years, some 8 months, Some still waiting…… Your location and market also come into play. Daytona’s are hard together in any configuration.. Happy Hunting,

Today, 12:43 PM	#4
Wingman244 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pacific NW, USA Watch: Root Beer Posts: 706	No, lot’s of people say they get them from an AD - my AD never has anything in stock. Go grey - great service, get it tomorrow. Although you will pay market prices. On the bright side I just purchased a Root Beer for basically retail yesterday via grey. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Today, 01:44 PM	#5
4reRlxGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Real Name: David Location: Socal Watch: Patek 3970 Posts: 365	Being in LA doesn't help your odds. Know many people with a 6 figure spend history who waited years before getting one.

Today, 02:28 PM	#6
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Joe Plankton Location: US Watch: Not Allocated Posts: 4,137	There is a reason that they are going for twice retail in the secondary market. That has actually come down quite a bit from a couple of years ago. I had this very conversation with the manager at my AD. His answer was some where around $250k in spend to get one at retail. And that's in jewelry, not watches which have the smallest margin in the store.

Today, 02:34 PM	#7
Mr. Superlative "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Me Now Posts: 843	Yes it is obtainable. But the likelihood of getting one is low, as per the advice shared above.

Today, 03:14 PM	#8
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,571	Welcome to TRF! People posting so far have pretty much summed it up. Definitely a slim and none situation, unless you have a big spend history. Doesn't hurt to ask your AD to put you on the "list", but obviously don't bank on it. I would start comparing and shopping on the grey market. If the older 116 version interests you, I believe they sell for a little less than the new 126 model.

Today, 08:02 PM	#13
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,367	It's doable if you have a good relationship with your AD. As a walk-in, chances are slim to none but closer to none.

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